All About the Trees

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Welcome to Day 13 to the Countdown to Christmas!
Greenery depictions and their finest hours, or not.






What I'm listening to this week -
I think it is the most Fabulous Christmas Album Cover Art!



This one is a keeper

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Michelle said…
Oh my gosh, I love that possum tree soooo much!
December 13, 2019 at 9:27 AM
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